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Archive for April, 2011
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Mr. Wa-Hi struts on stage
During the entry of the pageant, all contestants performed a choreographed dance. The winner of Mr. Wa-Hi was Justin Hutcherson. The first runner up was Hunter Willis. The second runner up was Michael Pontarolo. The competition took place on April 21 in the Wa-Hi auditorium. -
Gates Millennium Scholars announced
Seniors Jose Beleche and Janella Bermudez were selected as Gate Millennium Scholars for 2011. The Gates Millennium Scholars Program, created by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, funds and provides 1,000 scholarships each year. “I was excited, and the first thing I thought was how I don’t have to worry about paying for anything anymore,” [...] -
Push-Ups for the Mind: Ways to Understand Brain Functions
With endless sources of pressure weighing on the shoulders of people everywhere, the human mind exerts a huge amount of effort to keep up with today’s world. Walla Walla School District employees attended the Walla Walla Children’s Forum on March 9. Guest speaker Dr. John J. Medina discussed the content of his book, “Brain Rules: [...] -
Excess sugar leads to life long problems
The white substance has many street names and remains deadly. It continues to cause heart disease, obesity, Type 2 diabetes, and a host of other ailments, even in teenagers. Yet, teens constantly eat it, drink it, and crave it. Disguised by several pseudonyms, it creeps into various foods. It resides in bread, pretzels, lattes, pickles, [...] -
Appreciation for America renewed after African adventure
Junior Megan Farrow journeyed to Mfuwe, Zambia, in Africa on March 15. Every few years University Church, part of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, travels with a group of people to Africa as a part of its Medical Mission Trip. They teach people basic first-aid skills and how to find and avoid diseases. Farrow spent two [...] -
How to Conquer AP Blues
For students participating in the Advanced Placement (AP) testing program, the first two weeks of May are a time for anxiety. Unlike finals, which occur in the final two weeks of the year, AP tests are coming up soon, bringing concern with them. “Some students are worried and are driven to succeed, adding some internal [...] -
Crest Club sponsors blood drive
Those who wish to donate must first get an appointment time and fill out a parental consent form if age 16 or 17. To acquire a form, see history teacher Michelle Higgins. Forms will also be distributed to classes by Crest Club members beginning April 12. To receive an appointment time, contact Jessica Crudup at [...] -
2011-2012 Wa-Hi cheerleaders announced
The 2011-2012 Wa-Hi cheerleaders were announced March 31 after try-outs. The following girls will be cheering for sporting events in the 2011-2012 school year. Junior Amanda Gorze Junior Kory Handley Junior Sydney Vollmer Junior Keturah Wik Sophomore Kelsey Balderas Sophomore Andrea Golden Sophomore Olivia Hemenway Sophomore Natalie Nunez Sophomore Jeanette Nuno Sophomore Iris Salazar Sophomore [...] -
Senior animators advance to State
Photo courtesy of Dennis DeBroeck Two seniors win the ESD 123 Art Show regional competition for the OSPI Annual High School Art Show. This event is hosted every year by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction in Olympia. Both seniors Madison Filan and Jake Tegtmeier are currently enrolled in Media Technology and 3D Animation. [...]
